The Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle Chapter Includes Major Free Update

The Elder Scrolls Onlinehas just released its latest chapter,High Isle, which takes players to the Systres Archipelago, the home of the Bretons. Along with the release of the chapter and all its content is a free update, Update 34, to the base game available to everyElder Scrolls Onlineplayer. The Elder Scrolls Onlinewas released in 2014 following the enormous success ofThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. As an MMORPG, the game has received numerous major updates and expansions over the years which have improved the game in many areas and allowed players to adventure across the franchise’s largest open world to date....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Mark Smith

Tropico 6: How To Increase Food Happiness

The New Frontiers DLC forTropico 6has arrived on PC, and will be coming to PlayStation 4/5 and Xbox One/Series X on December 15. New Frontiers letsTropico 6players take their island dictatorship into the Space Race; walking on the Moon, establishing a Mars colony, or faking the whole thing in a movie studio. Before players can tackle the Space Race of New Frontiers, they’ll first need to build a wealthy island nation, and populate it with happy, healthy, and productive citizens....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Tracey Gray

Ways To Maximize AP In Fallout 76

Summary Action Points play a big role inFallout 76.They affect the amount of stamina the player has, how many shots they can do in VATS, and much more. It is a very important part of the game that shouldn’t be ignored. The last thing the player wants is to be caught short of breath in the middle of an intense fight. Thankfully, there are lots of things that players can do to dramatically increase their AP, as well as things that reduce the amount of AP it costs to perform certain actions....

June 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1161 words · Ryan Smith

What Happened to Jake Muller After Resident Evil 6

Right now, fans of theResident Evilfranchise are looking forward toVillage’s upcoming DLC, and beyond that, many fans believe thatResident Evil 9will bring the story began withRE7to an end. However, with this emphasis on the Winters family, the only long-standing character who has really had a presence lately is Chris Redfield. Of course, the same could be said of short-lived characters too.Resident Evil 6was effectively the last co-op game in the franchise, and in doing so, it told stories through the eyes of characters like Leon, Chris, and their partners....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Angela Olson

Why June Will Always Be a Big Month for The Last of Us Franchise

The Last of Usis one of Sony’s many premiere properties, often talked about in the same circles asGod of War, Spider-Man, and many others. The franchise began in 2013 with the initial release ofThe Last of Us, expanded with a sequel, has kept fans eager for a threequel, promised a fully-developed multiplayer, and has received a major HBO adaptation, all in the span of about ten years. This history more or less speaks for itself, but June is an important month for the franchise for two major reasons....

June 20, 2025 · 4 min · 668 words · Nicole Moon

Why Resident Evil 4's Merchant Was So Iconic

TheResident Evilfranchise is filled with all sorts of kooky characters. From the faceless Ethan Winters tothe eccentric Albert Wesker, Capcom always does its best to fill the world with as many unique personalities as possible. It helps keep the series fresh and the fans on their toes; as no one but the developers know what’s coming next. The Merchant inResident Evil 4is one of the franchise’s strangest and most iconic characters....

June 20, 2025 · 4 min · 727 words · Shane Villarreal

Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Would Benefit From Encouraging Unique Builds

The Legend of Zelda’s protagonist is known for his green tunic and hat, which have become emblematic of swordsmen in titles likeHAL Laboratory’sKirby. However, Link has also been known to swap outfits going back to 1986’sThe Legend of Zeldaon NES. This title saw him collecting rings that upgraded his tunic into blue and red varieties with damage resistance bonuses, and the idea would carry into future titles via variants likeTwilight Princess' Zora Armor....

June 20, 2025 · 5 min · 992 words · Krystal Green

10 Hidden Details Everyone Missed In The Original Mass Effect

There was a time when BioWare was considered the cream of the crop when it came to listing out developers that were crafting excellent western RPGs, full to the brim with deep narratives, memorable characters, and tactical combat. There are two franchises, in particular, that fans look back on fondly when it comes to remembering BioWare’s golden age —Dragon AgeandMass Effect. While the latter’s reputation might’ve been tarnished with the release ofMass Effect: Andromeda, there’s no denying the fact thatthe originalMass Effecttrilogy is one of the best franchises of all time....

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 972 words · Lisa Koch

All the Different Versions of Super Mario 64 and Which One You Should Play

Super Mario 64is among the most influential video games of all time. Not only was it the high-jumping plumber’s first adventure in a 3D space, but it also paved the way for countless 3D platformers - perhaps most notablyBanjo Kazooie-to push the genre further. Its distinguished legacy is also matched by its quality; even nowadays, it holds up as a capable platformer. Given its importance and acclaim, it’s no wonder thatSuper Mario 64was re-released on nearly every Nintendo home console since the Nintendo 64....

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 736 words · Tracy Macdonald

All the New Characters in Tekken 8's Base Roster

Summary Tekken 8’s 32-character roster is packed with recognizable faces. It’s one of the largest default rosters for a fighting game, dwarfed only by crossover games likeCapcom Vs SNK 2andMarvel Vs Capcom 2, which had two pools to pull characters from. Tekkenjust had its past games to work with, and they worked with them a lot. 29 out of 32 characters all come from past games, be they old-school classics like Nina and Paul or figures returning fromTekken 7like Leroy and Shaheen....

June 19, 2025 · 8 min · 1551 words · Christopher Cook

Apex Legends: The Ultimate Rampart Guide

RELATED:Every Major Character Buff and Nerf in Apex Legends Season 16 Compared to other characters inApex Legends, Rampart’s pseudo-defensive role allows her to fortify most positions into long-distance shooting stations that can discourage enemies from ever trying to get inside their zones. This makes Rampart especially convenient for squads that focus on transforming indoor spaces into formidable deathtraps. However, just how else canApex Legendsplayers tap into her skillset? Rampart: Technician Extraordinaire Tech specialist Ramya Parekh takes pride in her work, especially when she earned respect from niche technicians in the underground scene....

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 909 words · Jeffery Castro

Beginner Tips For Wanted: Dead

Wanted: Deadis an action game that dabbles with a lot of different mechanics. The game’s protagonist, Hannah Stone, has an assortment of guns at her disposal. The game can be played as a run-and-gun shooter or a cover shooter. Hannah also has a katana to slice and dice enemies to pieces. RELATED:Top Hack and Slash Games of this Generation, According to Metacritic The shooting may not be up to snuff with some other big tactical shooters but the action is sound....

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 934 words · Kathy Hughes

Best Brutalities In Mortal Kombat History, Ranked

Everyone is aware of thebloody and gory Fatalitiesthat have become a staple ofMortal Kombat.Brutalities, meanwhile, are performed in a very different way but are just as embarrassing for the opponent. While they have only appeared in a few games, Brutalities have been making a comeback in recent entries. This makes sense since the games have become much more combo-heavy as time has passed. Rather than being performed at the end of a fight like a Fatality, a player can only use a Brutality when they perform a specific move that takes the opponent’s health to zero....

June 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1096 words · Angela Strong